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Common Sense Media · 2 days ago

Director, Youth AI Research

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$111K/yr - $132K/yr

10+ years exp

Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing trustworthy information and education. The Director of Youth AI Research will lead a comprehensive research agenda focused on the impact of artificial intelligence on child development and technology use, collaborating across disciplines to influence policy and practice.

EducationInternet of ThingsNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and lead high-impact research projects, ranging from comprehensive landscape studies (e.g., "The State of AI and Youth") to agile public opinion polls, establishing the factual groundwork for our policy goals

Manage external polling firms, academic partners, and research contractors, and collaborate closely with internal staff to execute projects on time and within scope

Coordinate with the Communications, Marketing, Editorial, Education, and Advocacy teams on narrative and message development, translating research findings into political messaging, press releases, and policy briefs for lawmakers and the media

Serve as a thought leader externally: represent Common Sense at conferences, in academic and policy forums, and in media engagements

Act as a consulting thought partner on matters of AI, child development, learning, well-being, and family technology practices

Develop protective frameworks and evidence-based guidelines to support children's healthy engagement with AI

Partner with leading academic institutions, experts, and advisors in AI, child development, and family studies to build a robust network and collaborative research ecosystem

Balance the need for academic rigor with the need for speed and accessibility. Innovate on how we measure the "black box" of AI's impact on families

Create cross-disciplinary collaborations that bridge child development researchers, AI technologists, policy experts, and family study experts to ensure holistic and rigorous inquiry

Qualification

Research designQuantitative researchQualitative researchAI familiarityPublic opinion researchChild development knowledgePolicy strategySpanish languageInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

Open to diverse backgrounds: an academic looking for real-world impact, a political pollster looking to focus on tech safety, or a policy strategist with a deep background in data

PhD, master's degree, or equivalent experience preferred. Background in child development, psychology, communications, education, media research, learning sciences, public policy, or a closely related field

10+ years of experience conducting research, preferably both quantitative and qualitative, in relevant domains

Familiarity with the current debates surrounding AI, social media algorithms, data privacy, and youth mental health

Deep expertise in research design and implementation

Experience designing and analyzing public opinion research, messaging surveys, or message testing

Quantitative research skills: survey development, statistical analysis (descriptive and inferential), and data interpretation

Proficiency in qualitative research methods: focus groups, interviews, diary studies, contextual inquiries, personas, or similar frameworks

Excellent writing skills for diverse audiences: academic peers, professionals, and lay or low-literacy audiences

Track record of managing complex research projects on schedule and within resources

Outstanding interpersonal, communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills

Preferred

Experience in political consulting, campaign strategy, or advocacy organizations

Experience conducting research directly with children and/or families

Spanish language skills and cross-cultural research experience

Benefits

A great health and welfare benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a matching 401(k)

An organization that offers work/life balance

The opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of kids and families!

Company

Common Sense Media

Common Sense is dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology.

Founded in 2003

San Francisco, California, USA

51-200 employees

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